Tex Randall saw a lot of action last May, but he didn't kiss and tell. The 47-foot Canyon statue played tall, dilapidated and handsome for 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition models passing through the Texas Panhandle on a tour of Route 66.

Buffalo's Cafe is back in Canyon. Many might think it never left, because a restaurant with "Buffalo" and "Cafe" in the name has been sitting in the same place at 2811 Fourth Ave. in Canyon for several years now.

Caprock Auction Group has postponed its planned auction of Boot Hill Saloon & Grill in Vega due to the weekend's wintry weather forecast.
The auction was to take place Saturday at the restaurant at 909 Vega Blvd. in Vega, but has been moved to 10 a.m.

With the U.S. Drought Monitor showing most of the Texas Panhandle still mired in at least severe or extreme drought, those who grow crops, raise livestock or provide water to customers can use a heads up on what's next.